The reason I really wanted to explain classes and objects in this Java beginner course, is that it will help you to better understand the nuts and bolts of Java and many other programming languages.

Classes and objects in Java must be initialized before they are used. You’ve previously learned that class fields are initialized to default values when classes are loaded, and that objects are ...

Here's how to make classes, fields, methods, constructors, and objects work together in your Java programs.

The entry point of a standalone Java application is the main method or function. In the age of Servlets and JSPs, Java’s main function took a backseat to these technologies that were initialized with ...

This post explains how to use classes in Java to build objects and organize your code. Also learn: constructors, static methods, and more!

The boxing and unboxing of Java primitive types has severe performance implications. Uncover the truth about autoboxing Java primitive types in this JDK Mission Control and JVM Flight Recorder example ...